How to Use Social Media to Stay Healthier This Year

When social media first started, many thought it was just a “trend.” But as technology has evolved, social media has only gotten bigger. Now, people are finding new ways to connect online. You can now see your grandkids on TikTok, watch a concert on Facebook and buy event tickets from Instagram. There are so many ways digital and social media have impacted our lives — including working out! Nowadays, if you want to stay fit and healthy, but aren’t sure about going to a fitness center, you can stream workouts online. If you’re not sure where to begin, we have the 411 on social channels to get you started.

Facebook

With 2.89 billion active Facebook users, there’s no shortage of online exercise content at the click of a button. Search various workout topics like “stretching” or “chair exercises” and view senior-friendly workout videos from people across the world.

One benefit to Facebook groups is getting social support from a community of like-minded individuals. Search for groups based on similar interests, like yoga, stretching, heart health or even by location. Click on the group and then click "Join Group" to join.

Twitter

Where Facebook is about community, Twitter is about trends. You can often find medical providers, doctors, chefs and workout enthusiasts on Twitter. Also, you can utilize Twitter’s thousands of hashtags to find content geared towards health and fitness. Some hashtags to get started are #SeniorCitizens #SeniorCare, #SeniorFitness and #HealthyAging. Also, you can Tweet different companies and businesses questions.

Instagram

This platform stands out because it centers mostly around imagery and video rather than long, written posts. Instagram houses senior social media users who focus on health-related content. From healthy recipes, workout tips and senior-friendly exercise videos, there’s an abundance of content available at your fingertips. You also search Instagram using hashtags, such as #HealthyRecipes.

TikTok

The newest kid on the social block is TikTok. This social media platform is geared toward boomers and Gen Z alike! It all depends on your interests and a savvy algorithm that starts to learn what kind of content you’re down to explore. TikTok creates bite-sized videos that are 60-seconds long. You can follow TikTok users who focus content on exercise and healthy habits. Even this 81-year old fitness influencer has found an audience on TikTok.